Roger Ballen’s photographs defy socio-political explanation and other verbalisations of meaning. It’s an existential journey. >

Life experience is more important than design theory for friends Simon “Sanky” Sankarayya and Harry Pearce’s work. >

Yves Béhar attended one of Jens Martin Skibsted’s Biomega presentations over ten years ago, the beginning of a cross-continental friendship. >

The peaceBOMB bracelet uses grenade remains from the Vietnam War to make jewellery and create sustainable employment. >

Naoto Fukasawa’s new cookware range for Alessi is inspired by man’s best friend. >

He’s floated among the stars, but these days Mark Shuttleworth is shaping future interfaces in the free operating system Ubuntu. >

What do you get when you put 8 000 chopsticks, 4 000 joints and 2 000 rings together? Two seats for the prices of one! >

Karim Rashid’s furniture designs for Punkalive combines elements of the natural world with mathematical constructs. >

At the helm of one of the world’s most iconic homeware brands is Alberto Alessi, one of the most influential people in contemporary design. >

The Bouroullec Brothers have created a four-seat settee that encourages sitters to face one another. >

The Mobile Tail is a handy little gadget that works as a support stand for mobile devices. >